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By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Gold Square's Throckmorton (c, 2, Caracaro–Whatarocket, by Goldencents), the even-money favorite, went wire-to-wire to take the Awad Stakes at Aqueduct Sunday. Making his first start on the turf, the bay colt easily took the early lead and was under a snug hold through an opening quarter in :23.26. Let loose at the top of the lane as the half went up in :45.93, he scampered clear with a furlong to run and maintained a 1 1/2-length advantage to the wire, completign the six furlongs in 1:08.91. Glorious Boy (Independence Hall) was second and Zuby (Vekoma) was third. Throckmorton was third over a sloppy Saratoga oval in his July 12 unveiling and was third again in an off-turfer at the Spa Aug. 14 before graduating over the synthetics at Gulfstream Sept. 14. Purchased by Global Racing for $8,000 at the 2023 Keeneland November sale, the colt sold earlier this year for $250,000 at the OBS April sale. He is the third stakes winner for sophomore sire Caracaro (Uncle Mo). Lifetime Record: 4-2-0-2. O-Gold Square LLC. B-Sierra Frla Farm LLC (Ky). T-Jose D'Angelo. The post Caracaro’s Throckmorton Wires the Awad appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Observations on the European Racing Scene turns the spotlight on the best European races of the day, highlighting well-bred horses early in their careers, horses of note returning to action and young runners that achieved notable results in the sales ring. Monday's Observations focuses on what has the makings of an informative card at Chantilly. 14.30 Chantilly, €27,400, Mdn, unraced 2yo, c/g, 9 1/2f (AWT) Christophe Ferland entry SELVO (FR) (St Mark's Basilica {Fr}), a sibling of G1 Prix Saint-Alary heroine Queen's Jewel (GB) (Pivotal {GB}), is one of several bluebloods in a cast of 13. His opponents include fellow Wertheimer nominee Patriarche (Fr) (St Mark's Basilica {Fr}), who is an Andre Fabre-conditioned son of G1 Prix Jean Romanet second Ame Bleue (GB) (Dubawi {Ire}). Fabre also sends forth Juddmonte's Firefall (GB) (Kingman {GB}), who is kin to dual Group 2-winning sire Threat (Ire) (Footstepsinthesand {GB}). Others worthy of note are Jaber Abdullah's Thing For The Hot (Fr) (Too Darn Hot {GB}), who is a son of G1 Preis der Diana (German Oaks) runner-up Djumama (Ire) (Aussie Rules); Antonia Devin's homebred The Legend (Fr) (Telecaster {GB}), who is out of GI E P Taylor Stakes second Golden Legend (Fr) (Doctor Dino {Fr}); and Mohamed Eldubeba's Zakariia (Ire) (Awtaad {Ire}), who is a half-brother to the Group 1-placed duo Bocca Baciata (Ire) (Big Bad Bob {Ire}) and Topeka (Ire) (Whipper). 15.05 Chantilly, €27,400, Mdn, unraced 2yo, f, 9 1/2f (AWT) Juddmonte newcomer GILDED PRIZE (GB) (Frankel {GB}) is a Francis Graffard-trained daughter of GI Flower Bowl Invitational and GI Beverly D Stakes placegetter Grand Jete (GB) (Dansili {GB}). She encounters one dozen rivals, which include Aga Khan Studs representative Dalkola (Ire) (Gleneagles {Ire}), who is out of a half-sister to G1 Dubai Sheema Classic heroine Dolniya (Fr) (Azamour {Ire}); Christopher Head trainee Asylla (Fr) (Sea The Stars {Ire}), who is a half-sister to G1 Prix Marcel Boussac second Tasmania (Fr) (Zoffany {Ire}) out of a half-sister to G1 Melbourne Cup winner Americain (Dynaformer); and Jon and Julia Aisbitt's Camber Sands (Fr) (Almanzor {Fr}), who is a daughter of G2 Cape Verdi victrix Pevensey Bay (Ger) (Footstepsinthesand {GB}). The post Sibling of Queen’s Jewel Heads Impressive Cast of Bluebloods at Chantilly appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
Whisper Hill Farm, Stonestreet and Windancer Farm's Courting (c, 2, Curlin–Cavorting, by Bernardini), a $5-million Keeneland September graduate, glided to a four-length maiden score at Aqueduct Sunday. The 1-9 favorite, making his second lifetime start, was away alertly and was under a snug hold while setting a moderate early tempo. He shrugged off a challenge from longshot Stream It (Tapit) in upper stretch and sailed down the lane to an easy victory. Grittiness (Curlin) closed late for second. The time for the mile was 1:36.03. Courting closed to be fourth after a slow start over this same track and distance in his Sept. 27 debut. The handsome chestnut is a son of Grade I winner Cavorting and a full-brother to Grade I winner Clairiere. Lifetime Record: 2-1-0-0. O-Whisper Hill Farm, Stonestreet, Windancer Farm. B-Stonestreet Thoroughbred Holdings (Ky). T-Todd Pletcher. The post $5-Million Courting Graduates at Aqueduct appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
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Castillon Stallions, Haras de Castillon's new stallion operation, has announced its fees for the 2026 breeding season, with the Group 1 winners Marhaba Ya Sanafi and Tribalist both being introduced at €6,000. Tribalist embarks on his first season at stud as a seven-time Group winner, a tally headlined by his pillar-to-post win in last year's Prix du Moulin de Longchamp, while fellow newcomer Marhaba Ya Sanafi gained his sole success at the top level in the 2023 running of the Poule d'Essai des Poulains. Shares remain available in the Classic-winning son of Muhaarar. Elsewhere, the dual Group 1 scorer Romanised, the sire of the G3 Prix Cleopatre heroine Zia Agnese, will stand for €5,000, along with the G1 National Stakes winner Thunder Moon, who will be represented by his first two-year-old runners in 2026. The roster is completed by Texas, who will command a fee of €3,800 ahead of his first juveniles also gracing racecourses next year, and young National Hunt stallion Magic Dream, who will stand for €3,500. In other news, Castillon Stallions has appointed Enrico Simone Faccarello as head stallion man and nomination sales manager. Faccarello joins the team having gained experience in similar roles across Europe, New Zealand, Kentucky and Australia. Benoît Jeffroy, president of Castillon Stallions, said, “We are delighted to welcome Enrico to Castillon. His international background and knowledge of stallions at the highest level will be key assets in structuring and developing our stud operation.” Faccarello added, “I'm thrilled to join Castillon Stallions for what is an exciting new challenge. This new venture brings together high-class stallions from varied bloodlines, offered on attractive terms for all breeders. The aim is to build, together, a strong and ambitious programme.” The post Marhaba Ya Sanafi and Tribalist Both Introduced at €6,000 in Debut Season for Castillon Stallions appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article -
By Wandering Eyes · Posted
By Kit Gow/TTRAusNZ The catalogue for the 2026 Magic Millions Gold Coast Yearling Sale has been released, with 1221 lots entered across Book 1 and Book 2, to be offered over five days of selling in January next year. Commencing on Tuesday, January 13, on the same day as the Magic Millions Barrier Draw, Book 1 will run until the Friday's super session, with Book 2 taking place on Sunday, January 18. “We are incredibly proud to present the catalogue for the 2026 Gold Coast Yearling Sale,” said Magic Millions managing director Barry Bowditch. “This sale is firmly established as the best producing auction in the country. No better example (of that) being the six Group 1 winners from the 2024 sale. “From recent legends like Winx, Imperatriz and Alligator Blood to new pin-up performers Apocalyptic, Autumn Boy, Charm Stone, Cool Archie, Ole Dancer and Stefi Magnetica – the Gold Coast Yearling Sale delivers year after year.” From the 2024 sale has emerged the likes of G1 Blue Diamond Stakes winner Devil Night (Extreme Choice), a A$1.4 million graduate of Kingstar Farm's draft, G1 JJ Atkins Plate winner Cool Archie (Cool Aza Beel), from the draft of Newhaven Park, and Blue Gum Farm-sold G1 Sistema Stakes winner Return To Conquer (Snitzel). The 2026 catalogue features 239 lots from stakes-winning mares, including the offspring of 31 Group 1 winners – the highlights of which include the first yearling out of Snapdancer (Choisir) and the second and last foal from Hungry Heart (Frankel). In addition, there are half, three quarter and full siblings on offer to the likes of G1 Golden Slipper Stakes winner Manaal (Snitzel), Imperatriz (I Am Invincible), Farnan, Artorius and Stay Inside, as well as this year's top-level stars Sepals (Calyx), Devil Night and Stefi Magnetica (All Too Hard). A total of 122 individual sires will be represented, 14 of which will see their first yearlings go through the ring, including nine-time Group 1-winning hero Anamoe, In The Congo, State Of Rest, Sejardan, Top Ranked and Diatonic, plus the Magic Millions Gold Coast Group 1-winning graduates Hitotsu, Ellsberg, Artorius, Jacquinot and Profondo. The catalogue will also have a distinctly international flavour courtesy of two entrants from the first Southern Hemisphere-bred crop of six-time Group 1 winner Baaeed, one by Siyouni and one by Munnings, amongst a number by Northern Hemisphere sires. Bowditch added, “Our team has worked hard in bringing together a catalogue packed with athletic yearlings that we think will give their buyers the ride of their life.” The post Magic Millions Release Jam-Packed Catalogue for 2026 Gold Coast Sale Season Opener appeared first on TDN | Thoroughbred Daily News | Horse Racing News, Results and Video | Thoroughbred Breeding and Auctions. View the full article
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